Principal Consultant

A bit about us

For over 18 years, ClearPoint has helped organisations succeed in a continually changing digital landscape. We are a trusted technology partner combining digital design, software engineering, data and insights, cloud and platforms, and consulting services to help organisations adapt to change. We pride ourselves on forming transformational collaborative partnerships that maximise value, deliver results and make a lasting impact through great outcomes and capability uplift. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand and Australia.

The ClearPoint culture

We're proud of the collaborative and inclusive culture we've fostered at ClearPoint. Our values are the essence of what we stand for and underpin our way of working and interactions.

• Respect and Care for People
• Act with Integrity
• Earn and Nurture Trust

Our diverse team enables us to better understand and serve our clients, attract the best talent and innovate successfully. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do the best work you can. Our head office in Auckland is a modern, functional space overlooking the Viaduct, and just a 5 minute walk from Britomart's central transport hub. We've also got access to co-working spaces across New Zealand and Australia, to cater to some of our team and clients in different regions.

The role

Are you a visionary leader ready to deliver game-changing digital and technology outcomes for clients across New Zealand and Australia? ClearPoint is seeking a Principal Consultant to drive transformational collaborative partnerships and provide thought leadership in the evolving digital landscape. This isn't just another job - it's a chance to:

• Provide thought leadership and actively manage the service delivery of consulting and outcome engagements.
• Help clients succeed in a continually changing digital landscape as a trusted technology partner.
• Work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and client success to make a lasting impact through great outcomes.

As a Principal Consultant, you will be crucial in delivering high-impact consulting and transformation engagements, blending hands-on billable delivery with senior consulting work. You'll support the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Client Directors in driving business growth and managing technical and strategic client relationships.

What Makes an Ideal Candidate?

We're looking for a forward-thinking Principal Consultant who embodies the ClearPoint spirit - someone creative, curious, and unafraid to explore new possibilities. You'll bring a growth mindset and a natural enthusiasm for solving complex problems, thriving in an environment that values both innovation and rigour. Collaborative and confident, you work brilliantly with others, leading with clarity and calm while creating space for every voice to contribute. You take real ownership of outcomes, keeping clients at the heart of what you do, and take pride in delivering solutions that make a tangible impact. Professional, adaptable, and resilient, you're someone others can rely on - a trusted expert who brings energy, quality, and insight to every challenge.

Your Toolkit for Success

Our ideal candidate is a forward-thinking senior practitioner. Your technical and delivery expertise will include:

• Deep knowledge of architecture and design principles for microservices and cloud-based solutions (including GraphQL and REST APIs).
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proven expertise in client delivery management, particularly in designing, building, and deploying digital engineering solutions.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with front-end frameworks (Angular, ReactJS, VueJS) and continuous integration/delivery tools (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins).
• Strong capability in Agile methodologies (SCRUM, TDD, BDD, etc.) and experience with the DORA framework.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale digital transformations.

Your leadership and consulting competencies will include:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and support teams.
• Confidence in presenting ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong problem-solver, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• A solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.

What We Offer

Competitive compensationCutting-edge technological environment

Opportunity to work with leading clientsProfessional growth and developmentCollaborative, innovative team culture

Work on complex, interesting, award-winning and market-leading projects. There's plenty of variety and autonomy in the role, giving you the opportunity to carve your own path and shape the Digital Advisory Practice practice within ClearPoint. We offer competitive remuneration with a range of staff perks and benefits. These include health insurance and subsidised gym memberships as well as access to massages, a dog- and kid-friendly head office, drinks and snacks, barista coffee, and lots of opportunity to take part in team sports and other events. At ClearPoint we support flexible or remote working arrangements where appropriate that enable you to balance your work, life and passions. We have a number of ways to help us all stay connected, regardless of where you're working from - Slack and Google Meet are key

What you'll be working with (tech, tools and more)

We have a BYOD policy at ClearPoint to allow you to utilise whatever tech takes your fancy. For our permanent staff, we provide a yearly BYOD allowance and phone allowance, so you can choose the tech that best suits your needs. All our permanent staff get an annual training and professional development budget for books, courses and conferences. You'll also get access to resources from a range of our partners such as AWS, Microsoft, Okta, Snowflake and Salesforce, including training platforms, partner portals, online courses and real-life practice. We also offer a range of lunch and learn sessions; engineering festivals and tech community meet ups to foster networking and sharing of knowledge.

Interested? If you're passionate about technical consulting, love solving complex problems, and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you

To apply, send your CV and a brief introduction to

ClearPoint is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be successful in this application.